Looking for Oklahoma Sooners vs. #1 Texas Longhorns betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Oklahoma vs. Texas Best Picks Today
- Oklahoma +7.5 (-110): The clearest money-vs-tickets gap in this game. Oklahoma draws only 29% of Point Spread tickets but 45% of the spread handle, and its defense allows just 16.0 points and 238.0 yards per game.
- Arch Manning Passing Yards 210+ (-128): Manning averages 215.5 passing yards per game, so the line sits just under his season pace in a game Texas is expected to control.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, October 10 at 3:30 PM ET |
| Venue | Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX |
| TV | ABC |
Oklahoma vs. Texas Odds
| Market | Longhorns (Home) | Sooners (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | -7.5 (-110) | +7.5 (-110) |
| Total | Over 39.5 (-105) | Under 39.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -325 | +260 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Texas -7.5 | 71% | 55% |
| Point Spread | Oklahoma +7.5 | 29% | 45% |
| Total | Over 39.5 | 73% | 70% |
| Total | Under 39.5 | 27% | 30% |
| Moneyline | Texas | 97% | 97% |
| Moneyline | Oklahoma | 3% | 3% |
The Moneyline is one-sided, with 97% of both tickets and handle on Texas. The spread tells a different story: Oklahoma pulls 45% of the Point Spread money on just 29% of tickets, a 16-point gap that points to larger bettors taking the 7.5 points.
QB Matchup
| Stat | Arch Manning (TEX) | John Mateer (OU) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-0 | 2-2 |
| Comp% | 63.5% | 66.1% |
| Pass YPG | 215.5 | 220.8 |
| TD/INT | 7/3 | 8/4 |
| QBR | 141.3 | 151.0 |
Team Comparison
| Stat | TEX | OU |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 33.2 | 22.0 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 13.2 | 16.0 |
| Yards/Game | 378.5 | 321.2 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 271.2 | 238.0 |
| 3rd Down % | 50.0% | 34.0% |
| Turnovers | 5 | 10 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Two defenses in control: Texas allows 13.2 points per game and Oklahoma allows 238.0 yards while holding opponents to 23.1% on third down. That explains a Total of just 39.5, even with 73% of tickets on the Over.
- Turnovers are the Oklahoma problem: Oklahoma has 10 turnovers in four games, double Texas’s five. Its defense has only one interception, so it has not been winning that battle back.
- Texas on third down: The Longhorns convert 50.0% of third downs, while Oklahoma’s offense converts 34.0%. Sustaining drives is the biggest edge Texas holds in a low-scoring setup.
DraftKings Player Props
- Arch Manning (TEX) Passing Yards 210+ (-128): just under his 215.5-yard average against a defense allowing 238.0 total yards
- John Mateer (OU) Passing Yards 190+ (-128): about 31 yards below his 220.8 average, with Oklahoma rushing for only 99.0 yards per game
- Cam Coleman (TEX) Receiving Yards 58+ (-120): also priced at +185 to score a touchdown in an offense throwing for 231.2 yards per game
- Isaiah Sategna (OU) Receiving Yards 52+ (-122): Oklahoma’s shortest-priced receiver to score at +200
- Hollywood Smothers (TEX) Rushing Yards 50+ (-126): co-favorite to score at +100 in a run game averaging 147.2 yards
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FAQs
What are the Oklahoma vs. Texas odds this week?
Texas, ranked No. 1, is a 7.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Texas -7.5 (-110). The Total is set at 39.5, and Texas is -325 on the Moneyline while Oklahoma is +260.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.